TOPHER TIME IS NOW AVAILABLE! What time is it?…IT’S TOPHER TIME! One of the things we hear over and over from churches who use GO! preschool curriculum is how much their kids LOVE Topher the Gopher! He’s a playful and mischievous little gopher who helps the preschoolers learn to love and follow Jesus. And now, […]
I’m always on the lookout for awesome resources – and I bet you are, too! So, here are three that I’m loving right now! (And as always, these are NOT paid promotions. I recommend them because I actually like them!!!) Do the kids in your ministry ever get squirrely? (If not, have you checked their […]
Trust The Guide | By: Casey Jordan I’ll never forget the terror I felt as the old, repurposed school bus rumbled down a dirt road towards the Rio Grande River. I was seven-years-old and about to go white water rafting for the first time. The guide had just finished giving us the safety instructions, warning […]
Now that Easter is over, summer is on the horizon, and GO! has the perfect event for the season! It’s called “The Big Drop”—a gospel-centered family experience unlike any other! During this event, families will play games, eat sweet treats, and watch gravity do its thing as you drop stuff from way up high and […]
I’m always on the lookout for awesome resources – and I bet you are, too! So, here are four that I’m loving right now! (By the way…these are NOT paid endorsements! I only recommend resources that I think are truly awesome and worthy of your attention! Tips are appreciated though. JK…no tips either!) I met […]
As children’s ministry leaders, we all know what it’s like having to stretch every last penny in the KidMin budget! That’s why “dupes” are so awesome! What’s a dupe? It’s cyber-speak for “duplicate.” It’s a less-expensive (yet still high quality) version of something awesome. Here are 4 dupes that your preschoolers AND your preschool budget […]
To be bussin, or not to be bussin? That is the question. Have no idea what I’m talking about? Yeah, me neither. “Bussin” is one of many words that are thrown around by kids nowadays that often leave adults like me feeling out of touch and totally uncool. For grown-ups like us who aren’t lit, […]
An AWESOME group management tool for preschoolers… A KidMin leader recently posted in one of our Facebook groups about something BRILLIANT her preschool teacher is doing to help manager behavior in the room, so I wanted to share it with everyone! A bit of background… In the GO! preschool curriculum, there’s a character named Maisy […]
“Kids Ministry Circle” Podcast I wanted to tell you about a super fun conversation I had with Lauren Jackson on her “Kids Ministry Circle” podcast. Here’s just a few things we talked about: To check it out, click the image above or button below, then choose KMC Podcast and listen to episode 27. Enjoy!
Don’t get me wrong… I love the idea of having kids bring a money offering to church because it helps them develop the discipline of giving to God monetarily. And that’s awesome! But… Does it really help them develop a heart for giving? Consider this: at the heart of giving is sacrifice. When we give, […]
Recently, someone asked on Facebook if GO! is publishing a new VBS this summer. The answer, in short, is no. (If you want to know why, you can read my previous statement here.) The (not so) sad news prompted the following thread… It brings me no joy to see people struggling to find the right […]
Christmas is coming fast and for most churches that means an increase in visiting families. But wouldn’t it be great if those “visitors” became “regulars?” (Why yes…yes it would!) Great, then we agree! Believe it or not, what happens in your children’s ministry can have a huge impact on retention. Unless you’re an extreme extrovert, […]
It’s me, David from GO! Curriculum. My team at GO! is always looking for ways to help you grow as a children’s ministry leader. That’s why we often give you tips, training, resources and more. But here’s what we realized… One of the best ways to help you grow as a KidMin leader is to […]
Sometimes getting a heart-felt answer starts with asking the right question. As Thanksgiving approaches (in America, anyway), it’s a great time to get kids talking about what they’re grateful for. Sometimes, though, when you simply ask them “What are you thankful for?” you either get blank stares or the same trite answers they give every […]
Thanksgiving is coming! (In America, that is.) Regardless of where you live, though, it’s always a great time to teach kids about giving thanks. Here are a couple activities from GO! Curriculum to help you do that. HAVE A “THANKS” BALL Ideal for: Both older and younger kids Supplies: Beach ball or any type of […]
Divorce is devastatingly prevalent in the United States. 50% of first marriages end in divorce. 60% of second marriages end in divorce. 73% of third marriages end in divorce. That’s across the board, but the statistics aren’t that different among Christian families. Here’s the point. You will be loving and serving children that come from […]
